Should I close the thread??? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Louis** · 10-12-2005, 01:13 PM

Should I close How hard is it to find a woman who really likes bikes?

by the way, I voted yes

**87gsxrnut** · 10-12-2005, 01:14 PM

Close the f-ing thing.

- Nut

St0nkingByte · 10-12-2005, 01:20 PM

Some boards that get alot of traffic will run a regular chat thread for the nonsense to go into so that the serious folk won't mistake them for actual threads worthy of reading and there's less temptation to derail serious threads. Generally a new one each week or so, depending on traffic, is about how it works out. It's neat if you number them and each new thread gets a witty title that refers to some recent history on the board, so you end up with threads like this:

Chat Thread #13 - We're drilling the pipes again

**Louis** · 10-12-2005, 01:22 PM

Not a bad idea.

Chat Thread #1 --> stp is lonely
Chat Thread #3218 --> stp is STILL lonely

The Teach · 10-12-2005, 01:25 PM

No don't kill it. It's already taking over other threads as it is. With out it, all the forums would be open season. Then, none of us would be safe.

TT

St0nkingByte · 10-12-2005, 01:37 PM

Oh and when you create the new chat thread you lock the old one of course.

Mavman · 10-12-2005, 01:46 PM

I say leave it open.

**Trapper** · 10-12-2005, 01:55 PM

Why close the most popular thread we've ever had? It is actually an interesting slice of life if you've followed it.

wayout1 · 10-12-2005, 02:10 PM

stick it with a fork... its done. Then we can see if someone else can bring a topic with such longevity and levity to the table.

**drgibson** · 10-12-2005, 02:23 PM

Well I have to say I enjoy the exploits of Sean and Doug, it is a part of Suzuki-Bikes.com. It shows that we are a community. (albeit a twisted one) It's a little slice of Americanna if you would, an insight into the male phsychic, it's the Walton's, South Park, and the Simpson's all rolled into one. It is rich with history and real life drama...

well at least when I am having a bad day I can read it and find joy in their misery.

sunny · 10-12-2005, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

well at least when I am having a bad day I can read it and find joy in their misery.

+1!!!

stp1971 · 10-12-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Well I have to say I enjoy the exploits of Sean and Doug, it is a part of Suzuki-Bikes.com. It shows that we are a community. (albeit a twisted one) It's a little slice of Americanna if you would, an insight into the male phsychic, it's the Walton's, South Park, and the Simpson's all rolled into one. It is rich with history and real life drama...

well at least when I am having a bad day I can read it and find joy in their misery.

+1!!!!! Hey wait a minute,,, I mean Doug's and rabbits misery!!!!

stevie c · 10-12-2005, 03:06 PM

I say leave it going, its keeping a few people out of trouble!

MagnumForce · 10-12-2005, 03:27 PM

What the heck, I say keep it open. With a laptop, this thread makes a good bathroom read.

Pinhy · 10-12-2005, 03:46 PM

notice how there are 9 YES votes and 11 NO votes....yet only 3 people has said YES in public...so the cowards that vote YES dont say it in public, dont want those of us that say NO to know it is them!

i say leave it...how is it hurting anyone? if you dont like it, dont read it, just like any other thread, its that easy.

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Danr · 10-12-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinhy

notice how there are 9 YES votes and 11 NO votes....yet only 3 people has said YES in public...so the cowards that vote YES dont say it in public, dont want those of us that say NO to know it is them!

i say leave it...how is it hurting anyone? if you dont like it, dont read it, just like any other thread, its that easy.

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St0nkingByte · 10-12-2005, 04:08 PM

I voted yes.

**Louis** · 10-12-2005, 04:17 PM

I can publish the names

MagnumForce · 10-12-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

I can publish the names

I'd like to see them!

leenmachine · 10-12-2005, 04:20 PM

Accidentally delete it like you did mine...

Quote:

notice how there are 9 YES votes and 11 NO votes....yet only 3 people has said YES in public...so the cowards that vote YES dont say it in public, dont want those of us that say NO to know it is them! i say leave it...how is it hurting anyone? if you dont like it, dont read it, just like any other thread, its that easy.

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I voted yes and posted before I read the entire thread. Seems like the admins are getting tired of seeing it too. Oh and "dont" is don't.

View Poll Results: Should I close the thread???
Yes	12	33.33%
No	24	66.67%
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10-12-2005, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Should I close the thread??? Should I close How hard is it to find a woman who really likes bikes? by the way, I voted yes __________________ Louis

10-12-2005, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Close the f-ing thing. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

10-12-2005, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 893	Some boards that get alot of traffic will run a regular chat thread for the nonsense to go into so that the serious folk won't mistake them for actual threads worthy of reading and there's less temptation to derail serious threads. Generally a new one each week or so, depending on traffic, is about how it works out. It's neat if you number them and each new thread gets a witty title that refers to some recent history on the board, so you end up with threads like this: Chat Thread #13 - We're drilling the pipes again __________________

10-12-2005, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Not a bad idea. Chat Thread #1 --> stp is lonely Chat Thread #3218 --> stp is STILL lonely __________________ Louis

10-12-2005, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	No don't kill it. It's already taking over other threads as it is. With out it, all the forums would be open season. Then, none of us would be safe. TT __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-12-2005, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 893	Oh and when you create the new chat thread you lock the old one of course. __________________

10-12-2005, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,185	Why close the most popular thread we've ever had? It is actually an interesting slice of life if you've followed it. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-12-2005, 02:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
wayout1 Puddle Runner Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 05 M50 (blue) Location: Tempe AZ - suburb of Hell! Posts: 391	stick it with a fork... its done. Then we can see if someone else can bring a topic with such longevity and levity to the table. __________________ Got myself a one way ticket. Going the wrong way. ~~AC/DC "Ride On"

10-12-2005, 02:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Well I have to say I enjoy the exploits of Sean and Doug, it is a part of Suzuki-Bikes.com. It shows that we are a community. (albeit a twisted one) It's a little slice of Americanna if you would, an insight into the male phsychic, it's the Walton's, South Park, and the Simpson's all rolled into one. It is rich with history and real life drama... well at least when I am having a bad day I can read it and find joy in their misery. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-12-2005, 03:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	I say leave it going, its keeping a few people out of trouble! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

10-12-2005, 03:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	What the heck, I say keep it open. With a laptop, this thread makes a good bathroom read. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

10-12-2005, 03:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	notice how there are 9 YES votes and 11 NO votes....yet only 3 people has said YES in public...so the cowards that vote YES dont say it in public, dont want those of us that say NO to know it is them! i say leave it...how is it hurting anyone? if you dont like it, dont read it, just like any other thread, its that easy. .

10-12-2005, 04:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 893	I voted yes. __________________

10-12-2005, 04:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	I can publish the names __________________ Louis

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